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Cryptanthus Red Star’ Care

Cryptanthus 'Red Star’

Other names: Earth Star, Red Star Bromeliad

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What is the plant

Cryptanthus Bivittatus is a member of the Bromeliaceae family of tropical plants. It has many common names such as starfish plant, earth star and Red Star Bromeliad. The bromeliad is a plant commonly grown in terrariums.

humidity

humidity

Normal

lighting

lighting

Part sun and part shade

temperature

temperature

18°C - 30°C

hardiness zone

hardiness zone

10 - 11

difficulty

difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

  • Water

    Water

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    Cryptanthus Bivittatus is drought tolerant once it is established. Unlike other bromeliads that have a “cup” that holds water, red star bromeliad does not have this feature, and must be watered from the root area. Water lightly when the soil is dry to the touch.

  • Temperature

    Temperature

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    Cryptanthus makes an ideal houseplant: Keeping them around 60 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit will allow these bromeliads to thrive. Cryptanthus plants are fairly forgiving of swings in temperature.

  • Additional

    Additional

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    Also known as the Red Star Bromeliad or Earth Star, Cryptanthus 'Red Star' is a tropical plant which provides a vibrant splash of colour into your home or conservatory.

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  • Popularity

    Popularity

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    18 people already have this plant 4 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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